The Essentials of Making Christmas Crafts for Giving

You can save money by making your own Christmas gifts and greeting cards. Some of these craft ideas are suitable for children, who will be proud to give something they've made by hand. Why not start a tradition of Christmas crafting in your home?

Homemade gifts are always appreciated. This basic molded candle is an inexpensive gift idea and even better, you can customize the candle colors and scents with your recipients in mind. Why not start a[more…]

Give an old or scratched picture frame a brand new look by covering it in beads. A beaded picture frame is a budget-friendly Christmas gift that's perfect for children to make. If you don't have old frames[more…]

For the readers on your Christmas list, a beaded bookmark is an attractive, homemade gift that's sure to be appreciated. Make this beaded bookmark as simple or as extravagant as you wish, depending on[more…]

In this Christmas craft project, children make round, single-colored clay beads for garlands, as Christmas tree ornaments, or as jewelry for gifts. Use polymer clay, which you can find in craft stores.[more…]

Homemade friendship bracelets are inexpensive Christmas gifts that children can make and give. Colorful friendship bracelets are made by tying patterns of knots in colorful thread. They are safe to wear[more…]

Making beaded barrettes is a great craft project for little girls. They can give the finished barrettes to their friends for Christmas. This would be a great holiday craft project to do with your Brownie[more…]

A shoebox diorama is a great budget craft project to keep children busy during the holidays. To make the diorama, use images from old Christmas cards. You'll end up with a charming decoration that family[more…]

Making your own Christmas cards is a great way to save money while spreading holiday cheer. It's super easy to learn how to make a pop-up card for the holiday season. This do-it-yourself card, with a Christmas[more…]

Homemade pop-up Christmas cards don’t have to look like amateur work. You can create a beautiful, multilayered pop-up Christmas card by using magazine photos, your own photos, or old cut up Christmas cards[more…]